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Party legends of Leicester assemble! After the success of their 2015 smash-hit, sell-out show Party Vibes, Birthday Girls are back with a nips-out, body-rocking sketch show that will leave you pumped and ready for a night out. We promise you funny shit. We promise you try-hard dancing. We promise you everything. Birthday Girls are Beattie Edmondson (the funny one), Rose Johnson (the funny one) and Camille Ucan (the funny one).

This is a new more 'honest' absurdist 'work in progress' by comedy artist Paul Victor Currie. An hour long piece of non sequitur free form stream of consciousness and very silly voices. A little more will be revealed than in his previous 3 shows, this will delve into his many broken relationships caused by his on going battles with mental health and manic depression since the age of 11. It'll be a f**king laugh a minute, just you bloody wait.…

Star of ITV's Bad Bridesmaid & BBC1's Outnumbered Anna Morris brings her smash-hit, sell-out show to Leicester. You are invited to attend the wedding rehearsal of Georgina Francis (dubbed 'Britain's Worst Bride in the press) & her long suffering fiancé Simon. Georgina wants THE perfect wedding, so is rehearsing extensively throughout the UK, using audiences as guests?! Be warned: Nothing will ruin her perfect day. Don't. Be. Late. TICKETS

D.A.N.C.E is developing a new comedy experience, where comedians and dancers alike share the stage to entertain you. Comedians will perform their routines, whilst dancers, react and improvise their interpretation on stage with them. And then swap, with comedians performing contemporary dance for the first time, and dancers trying out material, what could possibly go wrong? An exciting way to see different artforms working together. TICKETS

Midlands Movie's presents a screening of the legendary mock-rock-umentary Spinal Tap. Transforming Firebug in to the set of the movie, and accompanying the film with a live band (including stand ins for all the original Tap drummers).

If you're fond of the twin disciplines of 'laughing' and 'watching images on a screen', then this is the show for you! Join us for a night of short comedy films and sketches from talented home-grown film-makers. With popcorn and pints you can sit back and enjoy our CineMadness! Free goody bags for all. (Advance ticket purchasers score our amazing super goody bag!) Check our facebook page for film listings and preview. Cert: 18 TICKETS

You awake to find yourself in a Dark Room! You, the audience must choose an option - Will you A) Find the Light Switch. B) Cry for Help C) Go North? YOU can come and play the world's only live action text based adventure game! It's a choose-your-own adventure, so choose it! 'NOT TO BE MISSED' - The Guardian ***** - Arts Awards Voice ***** - The Sun ***** 'You must see this show' - British Comedy Guide TICKETS

The Conversation Garden trio reunite and invite their guests and audience to embark on a fantasy role-playing game set in the city of Leicester. With live musical accompaniment, they will immerse themselves in the nerdy realm of goblins, ghouls, and dragons. Come along for a raucous and unpredictable night of fabrication, improvisation, and conversation. TICKETS

It's been a morbid time for 'the country's leading musical satirist' (The Times); he's turned 46 - over the hill by anyone's standards - his personal life is in turmoil, and his childhood heroes are dropping like flies. At times like these, a man feels the Reaper creeping up on him... But is death anything to fear? And is it really the end? (Yes. Yes, it is, sorry!) Mitch confronts his - and YOUR - mortality with hilarious consequences. TICKETS

Since Paul Sinha's acclaimed 2015 show, Postcards from the Z List, life has not been straightforward. On the one hand, Paul likes to maintain a state of cheerful default optimism. On the other hand, he really likes Prince, David Bowie, his EU passport, and not getting dumped. He is determined that optimism will prevail. 'A faultless hour... bloody hilarious' Broadway Baby 'Beautifully crafted' Fest Winner: Rose D'Or Radio Comedy TICKETS

For 19 years, Jim Smallman has been straight edge. That means no drinking, no drugs, no cigarettes. This is a show about how more and more people are choosing to abstain, and how a crippling addiction to jaffa cakes can often replace booze. If we're honest, when this copy is written the show is in an embryonic state, but Jim has big things planned for this show and is a two-time LCF awards nominee. 'Beautiful comedy' Sunday Times TICKETS

Exactly what it says on the tin. Rap, sing or mumble your way through your favourite anthems, or observe the inevitable 'i thought i knew this better than i do' car crashes. There is nothing quite like Hip Hop Karaoke.

Sketch Comedy from Anna Piper (Funny Women's 'Ones to Watch 2016') and Max Levine (Radio 4's Newsjack, Cambridge Footlights). Crafted in their offices in Wetherspoons they present an hour of sketch comedy. This is their first performance in The Midlands since Anna did panto and Max stormed Nottinghamshire county fair as the only boy in an all female street dance troupe. This is their homecoming.

World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker teams up with BFF/Jazz Musician Chris Read. After a debut sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016, they are bringing their brand of poetry, music, love and laughter all around the country. 'A combination of catchy hooks and breathtaking verbal ingenuity makes this a winning hour... The quality and quantity of laughs on offer is generous, the tone unapologetically feel-good.' - **** BroadwayBaby TICKETS

Rose is a stand up comedian from New Zealand (the country your cousin visited last year and said was 'stunning') who has recently moved to 'England'. After the success of her debut show 'Finally Dead' in Edinburgh, Rose has decided to continue down this precarious and financially unstable career path. Come see her perform a new hour of comedy/have a small breakdown. As seen on 'Have I Got News For You' and 'Funny Girls'. ***** The Telegraph TICKETS

Norman Lovett may be best remembered as Holly the computer from Red Dwarf but he has made a name for himself as an incredibly talented stand-up comedian. Now he is about to play some dates around the UK after a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe with his back to basics stand-up show Entertaining Moaner. He played the original Comedy Store many times and even supported the Clash, one of the personal highlights of his career. TICKETS

After 12+ years on the comedy circuit bearing the torch of offering a more humanising narrative of Muslims amidst a culture of demonization whilst being stuck between the extremists on one side and unchallenged bigotry on the other. Imran navigates the narrative he has inherited by virtue of birth alone and has to decide whether this experience is a burden or a blessing... TICKETS

Direct from supporting Michael McIntyre on his UK Arena tour, audiences can now experience the full Tonks phenomenon with a full solo show. A guarantee of first-class laughs from a sensational live performer and top-billing stand-up star. 'HILARIOUS; NOBODY MAKES ME LAUGH LIKE PAUL TONKINSON. SIMPLY ONE OF THE GREATEST COMICS AROUND. GO SEE HIM!' Michael McIntyre 'EXCELLENT... EXTREMELY TALENTED... BRILLIANT' Time Out TICKETS

Your guess is as good as mine. All I'm sure of is it'll be new. Honestly, it could be great, it could be shit. It'll probably be both depending on who you are because some people think I'm fantastic and others think I'm a massive arsehole so, y'know; come along if you want but don't be disappointed if it turns out to be not what you were expecting. God I'm good at self promotion! TICKETS

After selling out for a second year at the Fringe with no flyering or PR, Fern Brady brings her critically acclaimed show about gender, class and Catholicism to Leicester. As seen on Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, BBC Three's Britain's Biggest Sexists, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Stewart Lee's Alternative Comedy Experience. 'An astounding hour from an act with identity issues and a past worth mining' ***** - The List ***** - The Skinny TICKETS

CHRISTOPHER BLISS - WRITING WRONGS Christopher Bliss writes two to three novels a day. He’s fairly well known amongst his family and friend, and he’s pretty sure he’s the best writer in his village. One of last year's 'hidden treasures' (Fest), Rob Carter's loveable character is back with a new hour of unique storytelling and literary blunders. 'One of the best character shows we’ve seen for a long time' (Comedy.co.uk). 'Consistently pant-wettingly funny' (Fest). 'This is a fresh, original show…

Ali Brice's Never-Ending Pencil A monk starts the show. You'll be taken on a journey full to the brim with nonsense, heartfelt silliness and quite possibly a song! Ali Brice is a character comedian. He's chasing his dreams and has almost caught up with them. Come and celebrate the tomfoolery of life with a man whose greatest joy is making a perfect ham sandwich. 'A twinkle-eyed comedy natural' ★★★★★ (ShortCom.co.uk). 'A side-splittingly comical entity' ★★★★★ (TheUpcoming.co.uk). ‘Joyously bonkers…the perfect level…

Ahir Shar - Control (preview) In an age of global socio-political turmoil, Shah presents a show about freedom, fascism, complacency, complicity, resistance, and milk. Ahir's last show enjoyed packed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Soho Theatre, and a national tour. In it, he theorised that we were being tugged in contradictory directions by a potential brighter future and resurgent worst of the past. These days, the past appears to be winning. He's got loads of jokes about it. 'Burning…

Colin Hoult / Anna Mann in How We Stop the Fascists (PREVIEW) Having effectively cured all depression in last year’s smash-hit hour that was 'funnier than almost all other shows at the Fringe' ★★★★ (Telegraph), actress Anna Mann returns to take on the terrifying rise of fascism. Fear not, gentle liberals, mother Mann is here. 'Deliciously funny' ★★★★ (Times). 'Smart, absurd and unpredictable' ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk). ★★★★ (List). ★★★★★(EdFringeReview.com). As seen in Porridge (BBC Two), Murder in Successville (BBC Three) and…

Angela Barnes: Fortitude (PREVIEW) Following sell-out Fringe shows in 2014 and 2015, Angela Barnes (Mock The Week, Alan Davies' As Yet Untitled, Russell Howard's Good News, BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, host of Newsjack on BBC Radio 4 Extra) is back with her brand new 2017 show, Fortitude. Stand-up and stories from a reluctant 40 year old with some stuff to say. 'Feels like a sure-fire bet the instant she utters her opening lines' (Scotsman). 'She's just a…

Laugh Out London (Third best comedy club in London - Time Out) and Firebug are proud to announce the launch of Laugh Out Leicester! A special day of comedy from a few of our regulars acts previewing their new Edinburgh shows in a special all day mini-festival. TICKETS

Following critically acclaimed, total sell-out runs at Edinburgh, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth Comedy Festivals, Yianni Agisilaou will be embarking on a 20 plus date tour this autumn with his show The Simpsons Taught Me Everything I Know. A love letter to the world’s greatest TV show, Yianni shares stories, facts, impersonations and more to form a hilarious and cromulent look at a lifetime spent quoting, referencing and learning from the Simpsons, how the show has embiggened his life, and how…